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This workshop is designed to update participants with the latest development of Industrial Dust Control and to present some of the more common and updated aspects of Design and maintenance. Fugitive dust emission and management is a key consideration in industrial operations.
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The multi cleaning system is supposed to be system that uses steam which can clean up things that are used by human in day to day life. The commercial detergent washers are compared with the system and it was found that the washing is very convenient and soapy forms are not produced that made the washing very clumsy. The removal of bacterial populations formed on surface of any material would be totally eradicated. The surface to be cleaned are given bath with steam with high pressure from 3 bar to 7 bar by which removal of dirt and stain particles were washed off very comfortably. High pressure steam would be generated by heat the water in the tank which will mounted on the system itself. The reason behind using the steam for washing purpose is the less wastage of water and also its availability. The development of steam based cleaning system has revolutionized the process of washing. One can choose an appropriate type of high power steam cleaners for challenging cleaning applications in office, commercial and industrial settings. The steam does that thing that commercial washing system cannot do. A steam can remove grease and grime while for normal cleaning requires expensive detergents. The multi cleaning system cannot be only used for industrial use but also for the housework stuff. So our prime focus is to use the steam and make multiple cleaning
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Industries seek to maximise output from their production line and enhancing productivity and capital efficiency. There is an ever increasing need for management to ensure the operation remains sustainable.
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An automated cleaning process that continuously protects against combustible ...Milling and Grain magazine
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Pharmaceutical Cleaning Strategies: What are the key factors to consider when developing a quality procedure?
Cleaning is an essential practice for any pharmaceutical activity: it is impossible to manufacture drugs in dirty conditions, even if dirt is not evident. Many aspects need to be considered in setting up a cleaning procedure. This is certainly a multidisciplinary issue that involves various company areas: from “Regulations” to Engineering, from Quality Control lab to Production department. Contributions of all these areas together can lead to a robust and reproducible cleaning process.
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In the hustle and bustle of the commercial world, maintaining a clean and sanitised environment is paramount. As businesses adapt to the new normal, the spotlight has shifted towards the indispensable role of commercial sanitising machines. In this article, we’ll delve into the myriad advantages these machines bring to the table, exploring how they revolutionise hygiene standards in commercial spaces.
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. Product Overview (Yuqi)
. What is it? What is the product category?
The litter-robot is a highest-rated, Wi-Fi-enabled, automatic, self-cleaning litter box for cats. The litter robot offers a freedom of scooping. A connect app can be used in controlling and monitoring the Litter Robot. It is a life changing product that provide cats with the best litter box solution while keeping the home clean and odor free. It is fully automatic, hence filtering waste within a short while to reduce unfriendly stench thus leaving a clean bed of litter every time (Bonnema, 2012). It has an expansive litter chamber that is comfortable both small and large cats
b. Rationale for choosing this product and category
Technology plays an imperative role in the current generation. Advancement in technology has led to various inventions and innovations that help in improving the quality of life thus making work easier. Products that come as a result of technological advancement are thus of great value. The choice of litter-robots was therefore prompted by the role of technology in its innovation. Moreover, its use highlights the importance of technology in keeping the environment cleaner through waste management as well as making work easier (Bonnema, 2012).
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The little-robot is more than just a litter box. The attributes are more beneficial and convenient than the common litter boxes. Litter management is an important aspect of keeping the home clean. The stench that oozes from litter is often unpleasing thereby prompting the need to establish and effective and efficient waste management and keeping method. The litter-robot however comes handy hence offering a holistic and imperative opportunity to take care of litter and consequently manage it and a friendly manner that preserves the home atmosphere hence of promoting the level of cleanliness. The products therefore offer a wide range of benefits to users. This section therefore highlights the numerous benefits of litter-robots. It further discusses how users can tap the benefits and use them to promote t ...
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Case Study: Corporate Obstacles to Pollution Prevention
Peter Cebon
If pollution prevention is such a great thing, why doesn’t it just happen? Plenty of case studies show it is a “win-win-win” alternative, benefiting the corporation, the community, and the countryside. Yet it took 10 years for government to take such an obvious idea seriously, and another five to create a semblance if regulatory interest. On the corporate side, very little happened before publication of the first Toxic Release Inventory in 1989 put public pressure on companies. Not all companies found pollution prevention cheap or easy.
Pollution prevention is a complex subject ranging from small changes in operating technique to massive, research-driven endeavors to create new products and processes. To keep things manageable, let’s focus here on one type of pollution prevention: incremental changes in existing technology. In this context, incremental changes means the substitution of one or two steps in a production process; it may also mean changes in relationships between production steps. Examples might include changes in a washing step, or redesigning the process to eliminate the need for washing altogether. Eliminating chlorofluorocarbons and saving energy by replacing a refrigeration process with a heat exchanger that can exploit waste cooling from another part of the process would likewise be incremental change.
For these incremental changes, three decision-making stages are critical: identifying a pollution prevention opportunity, finding a solution appropriate to that opportunity, and implementing that solution. It will be useful to examine how three important aspects of an organization-its culture, its ability to process information, and its politics-can affect these three stages. The discussion should demonstrate the importance of thinking of pollution prevention as a social, rather than simply a technical, activity.
What makes pollution prevention difficult in practice? The question can best be answered by first considering a second question, How is pollution prevention different from end-of-pipe emissions control? A key difference between the two is that pollution prevention opportunities are embedded deep within the plant and are tied to very specific physical locations. To determine whether a particular solution is feasible, people need a really intimate understanding of the way the plant works. This kind of understanding doesn’t come for design drawings but from the uses and working idiosyncrasies of the individual pieces of equipment.
Emissions control devices, on the other hand, are physically quite separate from the rest of the production process. All that’s necessary to understand them is the composition of the material coming out the pipe. Because that tends to be the same from one plant to another, the solutions can be relatively independent of the process. One example: Despite different makes and ages of conventional boilers, dif ...
Quick and effective cleaning is the need of the hour for rapid industrial development and for creating an echo-friendly atmosphere. This is mainly influenced by the process of automation and the selection of cleaning chemicals/methods.
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Industrial cleaning is a crucial aspect of maintaining cleanliness, hygiene, and safety in various industries. Over the years, advancements in technology have revolutionised the field, leading to the development of highly efficient and advanced industrial cleaning machines. The designers have created these machines to tackle the toughest cleaning challenges in warehouses, factories, manufacturing plants, and other industrial settings. In this blog, we will explore the latest trends in industrial cleaning machines that every industry professional should be aware of.
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1. Managed vs engineered approach
These two strategies address how to control combustible dust
and even though the goal is the same, the principles undergirding
each approach are vastly different. Let’s examine each approach,
and determine its strengths and weaknesses.
Managed approach
A managed approach is essentially manual housekeeping. In this
scenario, third-party cleaning services or plant employees remove
accumulated dust intermittently. The interval of cleaning depends
on the processing and the type of particles because the more dust
generated, the more frequent the cleaning required.
The approach looks like this: A person gets up on a ladder
(worst case scenario) or on a scissor lift and starts removing the
dust from overhead structures and processing equipment. Once
the dust settles on the floor it is then removed from the building.
The cost of cleaning for this approach varies widely. A range of
prices has been reported to me, including Larry Baker, president
of Fuzion Solution, who noted that one company in the paper
and pulp industry spends an average US$2.40 per square foot on
manual cleaning. Another cost is for one woodworking facility,
which amounted to US$0.40 per square foot. Another is a small
mill that reported spending US$10,000 monthly on manual
cleaning.
So the cost is present at whatever level but the question
remains: Is that a good solution for the price?
Benefits
A managed approach is the status quo solution. Before
technological advances were made, manual housekeeping was the
only solution available.
Many people find that ongoing cleaning is an attractive option
because there are low upfront costs. You don’t have to invest
a lot of money at one time to continue either using cleaning
services or using your employees to manage combustible dust
levels.
What’s more, manual cleaning for combustible dust can even
appear not to cost anything, as it is absorbed in operational
budgets. It costs, of course, but that cost is buried, which appeals
to some companies’ budgeting process. Continuing in this way
just seems like less of a hassle.
Manual cleaning also does not need a strategic plan, which
can be viewed as a benefit. If companies do not have a capital
investment plan, it can be extremely difficult to allocate the
funds needed for an engineered approach. Even if the engineered
solutions can show ROI for the installation, some companies
can’t secure the initial investment needed. Within this
framework, ongoing manual cleaning is appealing.
NEWREGULATORYSTANDARDSANDPRACTICALSOLUTIONS
by W Brad Carr, President, SonicAire, USA
Lastmonth,weoutlinedthenewregulationsthatgrainprocessorsneededtobeawareof. This
includedthenewNFPA652andOSHAinitiatives. Thismonthwedelveintothearrayofoptions
availabletocontrolcombustibledust.Grainprocessorsneedtobeawareofthestrengthsand
weaknessesofeachbeforechoosingthesmartestapproach.
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2. Weaknesses
A managed approach means that personnel or third party
businesses clean the overhead structures on a continuing basis.
This means that these personnel are at risk when cleaning
overhead areas, which is considered a mandatory activity. If
you have ever seen anyone on a ladder or scissor lift in those
high-ceiling plants, you will know exactly what I mean. This
seems to be a solution that uses dangerous practices to eliminate
a dangerous situation. That’s not a trade-off that makes sense to
me.
The second weakness in a managed approach is equally
problematic. Given the fact that people are scheduled to clean at
certain time intervals, it is axiomatic that there are times when
the facility does not comply with safety standards. As I said
earlier, there is basically a zero-tolerance approach to fugitive
dust buildup. The cyclical nature of manual cleaning allows for
too much accumulated dust, preventing the plant from being in
compliance with OSHA.
The third weakness is a monetary one. A managed approach
requires never-ending costs. You have to keep the cleaning
services forever because you are always cleaning up after the
fact.
Not only are there ongoing costs that continue for the duration
of the life of the plant, there is also lost production time when the
cleaning takes place. You can’t clean safely when the machines
are operating. Inevitably, lost production means lost profits.
Engineered approach
Referred to as automated housekeeping, the assumption of
an engineered approach is that technology can be leveraged to
automate cleaning processes and continuously protect against the
risks of combustible dust accumulation.
Two types of engineering solutions exist and the first is
localized filtration. With this, the equipment captures the
combustible dust by either vacuuming or suctioning. This
approach is often needed, but the reality is that it can’t be used
alone. Localized filtrations simply can’t capture every particle of
dust. There is always fugitive dust.
The second technology is barrier technology, which prevents
fugitive dust from accumulating on overhead structures. With
barrier technology, a robotic clean fan automatically establishes
and maintains OSHA compliance throughout the plant. With this
approach, there is a one-time deep clean of fugitive dust, and
once that dust is removed, the barrier technology prevents new
dust from ever accumulating again.
Often there is a synergy between the filtration and the barrier
technologies for enterprise-wide compliance, because they can be
effectively used together in one facility.
Benefits
The value of using technology stems from its simple operating
principle: It is better to prevent dust from accumulating instead
of cleaning it up afterwards. An ounce of prevention is worth a
pound of cure, and only engineered solutions have a proactive
approach to prevent dust from accumulating.
The first benefit is that employees are not put at risk to clean.
No longer do people have to climb ladders, mount scaffolds or
scissor lifts to reach the fugitive dust in overhead areas. Often
in these cases, personnel have to extend their bodies beyond the
confines of the scissor lift to make sure all the dust is removed.
With an engineered approach, these safety hazards are eliminated.
The second benefit is that a one-time investment means a
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3. permanent clean. Professionals can show the ROI of their
expenditures, amortizing the costs against the ongoing costs
of manual cleaning. The duration of the payoff will depend
on the technology chosen. An engineered approach allows
for automated, controlled cleaning that doesn’t interfere with
production.
Most significant is the benefit that an engineered approach
means that plants can now be in continuous compliance.
Depending on the sophistication of the specific technology, it
also delivers consistently higher levels of clean to meet or exceed
those standards. Plants can avoid stiff fines and more importantly,
keep their employees safe continually.
Weaknesses
The most difficult part of an engineered approach is breaking
with the status quo because of budgeting processes. You have to
budget strategically for the capital investment required for any
engineered solution. Far too often, we stay comfortable with the
status quo until something cataclysmic happens. The tragedy of a
combustible dust explosion then forces a change.
Another issue is that you have to be careful about how the
technology is used. Firstly, the equipment has to be appropriated
and installed correctly, and the technology needs to be used
continuously so process areas are clean. Secondly, for clean fans,
you don’t want to robotically clean more than a 90-100’ diameter
per fan because there are too many obstacles in the way.
The effective solution
• Initial cost
• Operating cost
• On-going labor cost
• Employee morale
• Energy usage
• Disruption to normal production
To conclude, we know we have to control combustible dust,
regardless of the complications. If we fail to do so, we will have
to deal with the consequences of combustible dust controlling us.
So regardless of where the regulations are, we should do the right
thing to prevent an explosion. We have nothing to lose – except
for combustible dust.
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"we know we have to control
combustible dust, regardless
of the complications. If we
fail to do so, we will have to
deal with the consequences
of combustible dust
controlling us. So regardless
of where the regulations are,
we should do the right thing
to prevent an explosion."
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